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[The Grumpy Senator]

I guess China, Russia and Thailand are stupid also.

[okokok]

^ wouldn't surprise me.

[Milwaukiedave]

Who knows what is being said on the Korean news.

I'm seriously concerned this is going to get MUCH worse and prevent travel to and from the US this summer. Fortunately I'm not going until August, but I am nervous about whether or not the trip will be possible.

[The Grumpy Senator]

Serbia, UAE, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, the Philippines and Serbia, Stupifying!!!

[okokok]

[Milwaukiedave]

Even though most of the Korean media is crap at least one was bothering to publish preventative measures:

By Bae Ji-sook
Staff Reporter

Fears of swine flu are sweeping the nation after health authorities reported the first suspected domestic case of the deadly disease here, Tuesday. The death toll from the flu variant has reached more than 150 in Mexico ― although only 20 have been confirmed ― and the outbreak is spreading globally to the United States, New Zealand and Europe.

However, authorities say the disease is preventable using accurate knowledge and the willingness to take preventative measures. The following is information from the Korea Center for Disease Control and Management (KCDC).

Vaccine and Treatments

The KCDC has issued an alert at all airports and other access points to the country, warning travelers to take extra precautions.

As yet, it is unknown whether there is a vaccine that could halt the spread of the disease, but the agency has 2.6 million doses of Tamiflu and Relenza antiviral drugs in stock. The U.S. government is also recommending these treatments.

Antiviral drugs are prescription medication delivered orally, by injection or through inhalers that prevent viruses from reproducing in the body.

Preventive Measures?

The best method is prevention. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

Also, try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you feel sick, the government recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Also refrain from visiting countries reporting outbreaks of the epidemic such as Mexico. The U.S. government issued a travel advisory Monday discouraging nonessential travel there, and the Korean government is also reportedly considering issuing one.

What Are the Symptoms?

The symptoms are similar to those of regular flu including fever, cough, sore throat, an aching body, headache, chills and fatigue, while some have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions, the authorities say.

The KCDC has issued an advisory telling people feeling such symptoms after an overseas trip to report to the nearest public health care center for a thorough examination.

How Is It Transmitted?

The spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads ― by airborne dispersal and contact, mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by infected people. Touching something with the virus on it and then touching their mouth or nose may infect some people.

The center notes that infected people may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to seven or more days afterward. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are ill, as well as while you are sick.

The virus is destroyed when pork is cooked at temperatures over 70 degrees Celsius, which means nearly all cooked dishes are safe to eat.

What Is Swine Flu?

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks among livestock. People do not normally get it, but human infections can and do happen.

In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. It became evident that the disease had started out in Mexico, where thousands of people were infected with the virus and about 150 are thought to have died of it.

The CDC has not yet determined if this virus is contagious and whether there is a risk of a pandemic.

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/04/117_44001.html

[The Grumpy Senator]

[afsjesse]

I thought it was common sense for people to cover their mouths. I would be handing out masks at my school if I lived in Seoul or a general big area.
I think this is a very serious problematic thing for Korea. PS will be nothing but incubators for illness. I get sick enough from the students, last thing I want is a deathly present.

[hopefullykorea]

[okokok]

[The Grumpy Senator]

How cute, you know how to change quotes. I am the senative one? Grow up, junior.

Wow, do you actually read the news? Or are you some sort of US Beef protesting wannabe? You know very little about this and I call you out on it. Then it is name calling and quote-changing.

Try to understand a subject before posting, you look loke an idiot. But, anything to bash korea, huh?

[okokok]

[Adventurer]

This is a serious thing, guys, it's not a joke. It's not time for Korea bashing. We are talking about people could be in danger. As for me, I am going to start consuming more garlic from now on. I would suggest the same for others. I don't know if things will get bad, but some people during the Great Plague, for your information, who survived consumed a mixture of red wine and garlic.

I don't see why people don't promote vegetarianism. I would be more likely to eat less meat if there were more restaurants that catered to vegetarians. It would also help the environment.

[Milwaukiedave]

I agree, the Korean bashing as usual is uncalled for. Okok seems to think nothing is being done to prevent further outbreaks, the news article disproves that theory.